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St George exploration ramps up Paterson hunt (0) February 27, 2020 St George Mining is adding further attention to the Paterson province in Western Australia, joining Rio Tinto and Newcrest Mining as companies searching for resources in the area.

Rio Tinto zeroes in on Minu copper plans (0) February 27, 2020 Rio Tinto plans to reach first production at the Winu copper-gold project in Western Australia in 2023, and is progressing discussions with the Traditional Owners to achieve this.

Stanmore sets sights on Isaac Downs development (0) February 26, 2020 Stanmore Coal has finished the first half of the 2020 financial year by delivering 1.57 million tonnes of run of mine coal to the coal handling and processing plant (CHPP) ...

Coronavirus scare pushes gold to record high (1) February 24, 2020 Gold producers are continuing to relish record prices, as the commodity once again listed an all-time high, skyrocketing to $US1666 ($2520) this morning.

Rio Tinto recruits three board members (0) February 24, 2020 Rio Tinto is welcoming three independent non-executive directors to the board this year, bringing the board back to full strength at 12 directors.

Top five mining stories last week (0) February 24, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the announcement that Boddington will become the world’s first open pit gold mine with an ...

Lucapa future shines with diamond recoveries (0) February 21, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has recovered 45 diamonds of up to 3.75 carats from stream bulk sampling in its Lulo kimberlite diamond field in Angola, south-west Africa.

Sandfire eyes Botswana for expansion (0) February 21, 2020 Sandfire Resources managing director Karl Simich said the first half of the 2020 financial year “marked the beginning of an exciting new growth chapter” for the company.

Star Diamond notifies Rio Tinto of JV noncompliance (0) February 20, 2020 Star Diamond Corporation has noted that Rio Tinto Exploration Canada did not comply with the terms of the joint venture (JV) agreement for Star-Orion South diamond project in Saskatchewan.

NRW value to skyrocket with BGC acquisition (1) February 20, 2020 NRW Holdings has enjoyed a healthy boost to its half yearly revenue last year with the acquisition of BGC Contracting predicted to drive numbers higher.

Mitsui obtains Salt Lake SOP for export (0) February 19, 2020 Salt Lake Potash has signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co for the sale of premium water soluble sulphate of potash (SOP) from the Lake Way project in Western Australia.

Silver Lake lines up Macmahon for $200m contract (0) February 19, 2020 Silver Lake Resources has appointed Macmahon’s newly acquired subsidiary GBF Group to deliver further work at the Mount Monger gold operations near Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.

Missing worker recovered at Henty gold mine (0) February 19, 2020 The Henty gold mine emergency response team (ERT) has successfully recovered the body of a Pybar Mining Services employee who has been missing since January 23.

Rio Tinto slashes Pilbara shipments outlook (0) February 18, 2020 Rio Tinto has restarted the iron ore operations in the Pilbara, Western Australia following the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Damien in Western Australia.

BHP banks on future-facing commodities (0) February 18, 2020 BHP has finished off 2019 with a notable increase in copper production after the Olympic Dam mine in South Australia overcame an operational issue.

Pybar commits to Henty recovery operation (0) February 17, 2020 Pybar Mining Services has made progress in its recovery operation to retrieve a missing worker from the Diversified Minerals-owned Henty gold mine, despite its first attempt being unsuccessful.

Image shipment postponed by coronavirus (0) February 17, 2020 Image Resources has delayed a February shipment of heavy mineral concentrate (HMC) from the Boonanarring operation due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Top five mining stories last week (0) February 17, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the launch of the Cat R2900 loader.

Iron ore production tipped for slower rise (0) February 14, 2020 Fitch Solutions has predicted that Australian iron ore production will experience minimal growth from 2020 to 2029, despite new mines such as the South Flank, Koodaideri and Eliwana projects coming ...

ICMM poses stricter membership conditions (0) February 14, 2020 The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has enhanced its membership requirements to include validation that the operational performance of its members is in line with expectation.

Celebrate diversity, inclusion with AusIMM (0) February 12, 2020 AusIMM is bringing the resources sector together in March to celebrate women’s achievements and champion progress for diversity and inclusion at its International Women’s Day Events Series.

Gruyere JV to claim Tier 1 gold status this year (0) February 12, 2020 Gold Road Resources and Gold Fields have announced a 2020 production guidance for the Gruyere mine in Western Australia as it moves toward nameplate production this year.

Ramelius launches Spectrum takeover bid (0) February 11, 2020 Ramelius Resources is set to acquire the Penny West gold asset in Western Australia’s Mid West region via a friendly takeover of Spectrum Metals.

Mincor hands out contract for Cassini (0) February 10, 2020 Mincor Resources has awarded a contract for early works to Hampton Mining and Civil Services for the Cassini project in Western Australia prior to the completion of the definitive feasibility ...

Top five mining stories last week (0) February 10, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Perenti’s plan to acquire Downer EDI’s mining services division.

Adani to pay land clearing fine (0) February 7, 2020 Adani Australia has received a $20,000 fine after pleading guilty for providing false or misleading information to the Queensland Government regarding land clearing in the Galilee Basin.

Future of Mining returns to Sydney (0) February 7, 2020 The Future of Mining Australia conference will build on its two previous years, taking place at Sofitel Sydney Wentworth from March 23-24 with a strategic agenda to deliver a wide ...

UQ aids in GHG emission mitigation (0) February 7, 2020 Researchers from the University of Queensland (UQ) have developed a framework that aims to reduce the mining industry’s impact on climate change.

Peabody weighs up North Goonyella sale (0) February 6, 2020 Peabody Energy is considering selling the North Goonyella coal mine in Queensland following a move to cut jobs and activities at the site last year.

Perenti mulls over Downer acquisition (0) February 5, 2020 Perenti Global has confirmed that it is “giving consideration” to a takeover bid for Downer EDI’s mining services division following media speculation in The Australian Financial Review (AFR).

SA searches for the next Olympic Dam (0) February 5, 2020 The South Australian Department for Mining and Energy has released 21 mineral exploration release areas on the back of strong interest from North and South American explorers looking for gold.

Kerman wins $55m contract for Rio Tinto project (0) February 5, 2020 Kerman has been granted a contract worth approximately $55m by Mondium at Rio Tinto’s Western Turner Syncline 2 (WTS2) mine site in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Resources industry supports Matt Canavan after resignation (0) February 4, 2020 Federal Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan has resigned from the frontbench after opting to support Barnaby Joyce’s demand to be reinstated into the Nationals leadership.
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AusIMM, UNSW to promote mining-related courses (0) February 4, 2020 The Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney have announced a four-year partnership to showcase UNSW as resources education leader.

Top five mining stories last week (0) February 3, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including the Western Australian Government granting a construction license for Fortescue Metal Group’s Eliwana project.

Gold demand dives toward 2019 year-end (0) January 31, 2020 Global demand for gold last year has declined despite record investment inflows on the back of US dollar gold price rallying to a six-year high.

IGO exceeds Nova, Tropicana guidances (0) January 31, 2020 IGO has finished the first half of the 2020 financial year strongly, exceeding production guidance at its Western Australian nickel and gold mines during the December 2019 quarter.

Queensland tightens explosives law (0) January 30, 2020 Queensland is set to introduce stronger security laws for explosives, including the requirement for all licence and authorisation holders to hold a new security clearance.

Lucapa signs Lulo cutting and polishing agreement (0) January 30, 2020 Lucapa Diamond Company has partnered with Mauritius-based diamond manufacturer Safdico International for the cutting and polishing of diamonds from the Lulo mine in Angola, central Africa.

Rio Tinto commits $14m to Citadel JV (0) January 30, 2020 Rio Tinto has moved ahead with the next $14 million stage of the Citadel joint venture project in the Paterson Province, Western Australia with Antipa Minerals.

SRG Global wins $90m Alcoa contract (0) January 29, 2020 Alcoa of Australia has awarded SRG Global with a $90 million multi-disciplinary asset services contract, after giving the latter a preferred tenderer status in December last year.

OZ Minerals to ramp up Carrapateena this year (0) January 29, 2020 OZ Minerals is set to enter a ramp up phase at the Carrapateena copper-gold mine in South Australia after delivering first saleable concentrate late last year.

Saracen thunders to record December production (0) January 28, 2020 Saracen Mineral Holdings has “entered the next league of Australian gold miners” after a record December 2019 quarter, according to company managing director Raleigh Finlayson.

Lynas keeps production apace amid challenges (0) January 28, 2020 Lynas has achieved its output guidance for battery metals and rare earths during the December quarter, despite a constrained production environment and subdued market pricing.

Top five mining stories last week (0) January 28, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including an update on the progress being made at BHP’s South Flank iron ore project ...

Anglo American boosts Australian coal production (0) January 24, 2020 Anglo American has managed an increased production in its Australian metallurgical coal operations for the December 2019 quarter, helping to balance lower copper production at its Chile operations.

Henty mine collapse leaves worker missing (0) January 23, 2020 Diversified Minerals has confirmed that a PYBAR Mining Services contract worker has been trapped underground at the Henty gold operation in Tasmania after part of the mine collapsed.

Regis finishes 2019 with production jump (0) January 22, 2020 Regis Resources has had a solid finish to the December quarter, producing 90,849 ounces of gold at the Duketon gold project in Western Australia’s Laverton region.

Metals X mulls over Nifty future (0) January 22, 2020 Metals X will explore “various options” for its copper assets, including joint ventures, partial or complete divestment of some or all assets, in a strategic review.

CIMIC gains $180 million in contracts (0) January 22, 2020 CIMIC Group company UGL has secured $180 million worth of contracts in the mining sector across sites in Western Australia and Queensland over a three-year period.

What are the top jobs in demand across Australia? (0) January 22, 2020 Hays has revealed the top five job hotspots, which include mining engineers, geotechnical engineers, drill and blast operators, heavy diesel fitters and dump truck operators for the first half of ...

Australia launches critical minerals office (0) January 21, 2020 The Australian Government has opened a Critical Minerals Facilitation Office in Canberra to support the development of the nation’s critical minerals sector.

BHP coal production hit by bushfires (0) January 21, 2020 BHP has felt the impact of Australia’s bushfires, with its New South Wales energy coal production affected during the first half of the 2020 financial year due to poor air ...

MACA wins another First Quantum contract (0) January 21, 2020 MACA has secured a $20 million contract with First Quantum Minerals for the Tamarine limestone quarry near its Ravensthorpe nickel processing plant in Western Australia.

Boss to fast-track Honeymoon uranium restart (0) January 21, 2020 Boss Resources could restart production at the Honeymoon uranium project in South Australia in 12 months after delivering an “outstanding” feasibility study (FS).

Top five mining stories last week (0) January 20, 2020 Stay on top of the most popular stories on Australian Mining over the past week, including Rio Tinto awarding Mondium a $400 million construction contract.

Reward Minerals has made a huge stride for its Lake Disappointment sulphate of potash (SOP) project in Western Australia, having received project approval from Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson. ...